
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc
LM16 UBFMOT history
LM16 UBF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,096 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 87,096 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,235 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM16 UBF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 27 Apr 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM16 UBF was last recorded at 87,096 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 7,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Mar 2024: 71,769 miles, lower than 107,080 miles on 2 Feb 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 79,298 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,798 miles
- Average per year
- 9,235 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,096 miles
- 2025 – 79,298 miles
- 2024 – 71,769 miles
- 2023 – 107,080 miles
- 2022 – 83,818 miles
- 2021 – 66,626 miles
- 2020 – 40,990 miles
- 2019 – 21,255 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 4 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,096 miles (+7,798)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 87,096 miles
- Test number
- 5371752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,298 miles (+7,529)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 79,298 miles
- Test number
- 4209160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,769 miles (-35,311)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 71,769 miles
- Test number
- 2961982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 107,080 miles
- Test number
- 752445110966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,080 miles (+23,262)2 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,080 miles
- Test number
- 213931012112
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass83,818 miles (+17,192)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 83,818 miles
- Test number
- 164881961763
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,626 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 66,626 miles
- Test number
- 225323920367
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail66,563 miles (+25,573)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,563 miles
- Test number
- 849059365041
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass40,990 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 40,990 miles
- Test number
- 813460164535
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail40,990 miles (+19,735)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,990 miles
- Test number
- 644896997875
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass21,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 21,255 miles
- Test number
- 103236407189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM16 UBF
- Does LM16 UBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 UBF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM16 UBF?
- The MOT on LM16 UBF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM16 UBF done?
- LM16 UBF was recorded at 87,096 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,235 miles a year.
- Has LM16 UBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM16 UBF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM16 UBF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM16 UBF find?
- LM16 UBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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